Electrical Assistant Project Manager

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

EPI Power, LLC, a licensed electrical contractor and subsidiary of The Weitz Company specializing in data centers, is hiring an Electrical Assistant Project Manager. The role supports the delivery of fast-track electrical construction projects, including data center and other complex projects. The position requires working six days per week, Monday through Saturday. The Assistant Project Manager helps manage project scope, construction documents, materials, subcontractors, schedules, project finances, coordination, and closeout. The role also supports preconstruction and planning, facilitates project meetings and dispute resolution, identifies value-engineering opportunities, and assists with team development. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in construction project management.
An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge and application of Lean principles.
Project management skills and the ability to support schedule-driven execution in a fast-track construction environment.
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
Analytical thinking and a high level of initiative.
Adaptability to meet the needs of the business and the client.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire.
Ability to work six days per week, Monday through Saturday.

Nice To Haves

Experience on data center, mission-critical, industrial, or other large complex electrical projects is strongly preferred.
Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and P6 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Understand contract terms and obligations and ensure work in progress is within scope.
Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFIs), and submittals.
Prepare inspections, compliance audits, and the non-conformance log.
Manage material and equipment delivery status.
Manage project logs, including buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, and RFIs.
Assist with preconstruction, project planning, and the buyout process.
Create and manage scopes of work for subcontracts and purchase order agreements.
Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications within delegated authority.
Assist with monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed.
Track and negotiate subcontractor change requests; solicit pricing and execute change orders within delegated authority.
Use virtual design tools to assist with project coordination.
Operate project software, implement Lean Last Planner, and create and manage the project schedule.
Facilitate regular project meetings and record and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings, and the warranty process.
Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects, and owners within delegated authority.
Identify and propose value-engineering and scope-reduction opportunities.
Assist with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.